Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Digestive System of a Newborn

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the digestive system of a newborn is true?

• A) The infant may lose 15% to 20% of his body weight in the first week.
• B) The pH of the stomach is nearly neutral, but increases in acidity after birth.
• C) The liver of the newborn is functionally mature.
• D) The ability to digest lactose does not occur until 48 hours after birth.
• E) All foods can be digested at birth.

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